Dehydration and Kidney Stones
During the summer months the heat is turned up and your chance of becoming dehydrated is increased. One of the possible side effects of dehydration is the development of kidney stones. When urine is too concentrated from lack of fluids, minerals can build up and form stones. Stones vary in size from tiny crystals that […]
Cataract Awareness Month
Does it feel like when you look at things, they aren’t as crisp, clear or colorful as they used to be? Do things look cloudy or blurry even when you’re wearing glasses? These could be symptoms of cataracts. Cataracts is one of the leading causes of vision loss in the US and the primary cause […]
What you should know about Testicular Cancer
It’s rare, but it does happen. A man’s chance of getting testicular cancer is about 1 in 263 which translates to a about 20,000 men every year. Testicular cancer is rare, accounting for about 1% of all male cancers. However,testicular cancer is the most common form of cancer in men ages 15-35. The good news […]
Traveling Abroad this Summer?
If you’re like us, you look forward to school being out and spending time together with family on a vacation. If you are lucky enough to take a trip out of the country, the Centers for Disease Control have some specific guidelines for you to ensure you stay healthy wherever your travels take you. Take […]
Self Injury and Teenagers
Recent studies have found that one-third to one-half of adolescents in the US have engaged in some type of nonsuicidal self injury (NSSI). Although previously thought to be a characteristic of severe psychopathology, NSSI now appears to be more of a negative coping mechanism associated with anger and depression and mixed emotional states. Self-injury often […]